City Manager
On behalf of the City of San Antonio, I am pleased to share
the San Antonio Airport System’s 2015 Annual Report.
As the City of San Antonio maintained a strong financial
position and continued to make quality-of-life improvements
for residents, the City also reinforced our commitment to
improve the San Antonio International Airport. Indeed,
increased air service and enhanced customer service are
my top priorities for the airport.
A significant driver for the region’s economy, the airport is
critical to the continued success of San Antonio’s growth
across many sectors. Serving more than 8.5 million
passengers, SAT ended 2015 with a record total passenger
Sheryl Sculley, City Manager
count, with a 1.6% increase in domestic passengers and a
10% increase in international customers over 2014. Combined with Stinson Municipal Airport, the
City’s Aviation Department helps generate more than $5 billion in economic impact for the region.
In 2015, San Antonio International Airport introduced several new customer service enhancements,
and broke ground on a new Consolidated Rental Car Facility and Garage. Travelers to San Antonio
will have soon have access to a new 1.8 million square foot Consolidated Rental Car and Public
Parking Facility at San Antonio International Airport. The $165.6 million, seven-story facility will
include a new short-term public parking facility to open in March 2017, with the rental car center
open to the public in late December 2017.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2015 Statistics

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Expanded Air Service

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Customer Service

6

Construction Update

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Safety

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2015 Fiscal Year Financials

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Airport Opportunities

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Staff & Community Volunteers

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The City of San Antonio is committed to excellence in the delivery of its services. Core Values
of Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation and Professionalism are principles which define the culture
of the local government organization. These same values inspire our San Antonio International
Airport staff to make ethical and professional work decisions and provide outstanding customer
service to our residents and visitors.
I thank the Aviation Department staff and the airport partners for their hard work. And, I support
the innovative measures and improvements that will define ultimately define San Antonio for
years to come.

Expanded Air Service Continues at SAT
American Airlines SAT to MIA
American Airlines started service from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
to Miami International Airport (MIA), one of its key hubs providing more access
for customers across its growing global network. American Airlines also added a
daily roundtrip flight to Miami featuring early morning departures from SAT with a
late-evening return, maximizing connection options for all American Airlines customers.

Delta Launches Nonstop from SAT to Los Angeles (LAX)
Just in time for the 2015 Summer travel season, Delta Airlines launched twice-daily
nonstop flights from SAT to LAX. For Texas customers, the new service provided more
options when connecting to destinations in Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trans-Pacific portfolio from Los
Angeles. This includes service to Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita and Sydney, as well
as partner-operated services to Brisbane, Australia, Guangzhou, China, Shanghai, and
Taipei. Additional Delta nonstops from SAT include; Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis/St.
Paul, New York, JFK and Salt Lake City. All flights are operated by Delta Connection
carrier Compass Airlines.

SAT to New Orleans and Cancun Ramped Up
In 2015 Southwest Airlines began daily service from SAT to Cancun and New Orleans.
The route debuted as a service route in November and increased to daily in April. The
New Orleans flight marked the 17th destination out of SAT for Southwest Airlines.
Southwest currently provides service to: Atlanta, Nashville, Baltimore, Dallas Love
Field, Denver, El Paso, Houston Hobby, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Orlando,
Chicago Midway, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis and Tampa.

Allegiant Landed at SAT with Nonstop Flights to Las Vegas,
Orlando/Sanford and Fort Lauderdale
In 2015, Allegiant Airlines landed in SAT bringing its ultra-low fares and vacation deals to
local travelers with new, nonstop service to three destinations including Fort Lauderdale,
Orlando-Sanford, and Las Vegas. Allegiant offered a unique travel opportunity to the San
Antonio community and their innovative business model provided affordable service to
over 100 communities nationwide. The new SAT nonstop flights operate twice weekly.

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Highlights

Customer Service
SAT Establishes Ride Share
In response to customer feedback and interest, City Council
approved a return for ride-sharing companies to SAT with several
spaces allocated for new Ride Share options like Uber. Parking
spaces for passenger pick-up and drop-off are located on the
inner curb of lower level Terminal B. Terminal signage directing
passengers to the new ride share area was installed.

SAT Launches Frequent Flyer
Parking Program
To address the needs of frequent flyers and business travelers,
SAT launched a Frequent Flyer Parking Program guaranteeing
quick, no-hassle parking in the airport Parking Garage. The
paid membership program includes:

Guaranteed parking even when
the garage is full
First-floor card entry to exclusive
corral parking with quick access in
and out of the garage
Parking within walking
distance to terminals

TSA Pre-Check Application Center
Available at SAT
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opened a
TSA PreP™ application center enabling local travelers to apply
for expedited screening benefits. The TSA PreP™ application
process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to
go through a pre-enrollment process online at tsa.gov and visit
SAT’s TSA application center for application review, a personal
interview and submittal of additional documentation as required
by TSA screening process.

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The card can only be used by one customer at a time, but can
be shared among multiple people within a business or family.

The Frequent Flyer Parking Program introduced in 2015 was one of the City’s many initiatives
implemented to address the needs of all airport customers. Businesses and frequent
travelers are always looking for ways to streamline their travel experience and the program

Customer Service
SAT’s Flight Guide Available Online
The traditional Flight Guide has always been used as a reference
tool for travelers to review airline schedules and airport
information. In 2015, SAT introduced an online version of the
Flight Guide, easily viewed from a prospective travelers’ desktop,
laptop or handheld device.

Wings Academy Educates & Inspires Youth
During Spring Break, SAT hosted 11 children ranging in age
from 9 to 13 years with the goal to familiarize them with airports,
the aviation industry and aviation-related careers. Called San

SAT Ambassadors
SAT Ambassador Program launched in 2000 with 14 volunteers
and has grown with volunteers now assisting airport customers
with way-finding, city information, information on transportation,
hotels, dining, shopping, area attractions, points of interest,
answering questions and sharing “Fun Facts” about SAT and
the City of San Antonio. Ambassadors also operate golf cart
shuttles transporting passengers between parking and terminals.
In 2013, Ambassadors began accepting four-legged volunteers
for the award-winning Pups + Planes Program. Working with
Therapy Dogs, Inc. and Delta Pet Partners of San Antonio, the
airport now has 13 therapy dogs who roam terminals with human
ambassadors to provide a stress-relieving touch-point during a
hectic travel day. Ambassadors also actively participate in the
airport’s special events, like SAT’s “Welcome Home Hero” events
providing a warm reception to military servicemen returning
from deployment.

Wait Time Video System Unveiled
In 2015 City Council approved a new video-based system to
calculate and display wait time for the TSA checkpoint in
Terminal A. The estimated wait times, displayed in Terminal A
and on the airport’s desktop and mobile website, can save travelers
valuable time and help SAT reduce congestion and deliver
enhanced customer service by providing detailed passenger flow
information. The historical data captured and report generation
empowers SAT along with airport partners to address potential
staffing changes and properly prepare for traffic peaks.

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Antonio Wings Academy, this was the four week-long camp for
which the airport has partnered with Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
(RMYA). Over the course of the camp, the students are introduced
to all aspects of the airport including the TSA, Customs &
Border Protection, Air Traffic Control, Police Department, Fire
Department and the airport’s operations division.

Rededication of Public Artwork
In 2015 the City of San Antonio’s Department for Culture
& Creative Development, in collaboration with the Aviation
Department, hosted a re-dedication ceremony for the restored
and relocated public artwork, “Suitcase Portraits,” by the late San
Antonio artist Chuck Ramirez. The 11 illuminated photographs
depict the sometimes surprising and humorous contents of
opened suitcases. The artworks were commissioned by the
City and originally installed in 2008 at the airport’s long-term
parking garage. The pieces were recreated and relocated along
the lower level of Terminals A and B greeting a new generation
of travelers as they exit the baggage claim areas. The project was
a collaboration between the Department for Culture & Creative
Development and the City’s Aviation Department.

Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF)
A Century of Aviation
In 2015, SSF the nation’s second oldest continuously operating
airport, reached a milestone–100 years of aviation service.
Located on San Antonio’s south side, SSF has played a significant
role in aviation history as well as San Antonio. From barnstormers
to jets, SSF has played an integral part in the genesis of aviation
with the development of a military air corps and the regions
first commercial air service. SSF continues to serve the region
as a viable operation within SAAS breaking ground on a new
air traffic control tower in 2015.

SSF Welcomes GateOne
GateOne, a full-service Fixed Based Operator serving general
and private aircraft, began operating from SSF increasing the
airport’s level of service to corporate and private customers.

To commemorate the centennial, the San Antonio Aviation
Department, Councilwoman Viagran and the Stinson 100
Committee, developed a series of events, educational programs
and website, highlighting SSF’s rich history–all designed to
inspire and actively engage the next generation of aviators. A few
of the events included; the Young Eagles Rally and Education
Fair and Ageless Aviation “Flight of a Lifetime” for WWII Vets.

Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, SSF in partnership with the Ageless Aviation
Dreams Foundation hosted Dream Flights, static exhibits and
vintage military aircraft tours in honor of U.S. military veterans
and their families.

July 4TH Fly-In

Young Eagles Rally & Education Fair

On July 4th, SSF hosted a Free Family Fun Fair along with a
Commemorative Air Force Fly-In. The CAAF is a non-profit
association whose mission is to acquire and preserve a collection
of aircraft flown by the military services of the United States
for the education of future generations.

The SAAS, in partnership with the Experimental Aircraft
Association Chapter 35 (EAA) and the Women in Aviation
Alamo City Chapter (WAI) hosted the Stinson Young Eagles
Rally & Education Fair, targeting high-school STEM (Science
Engineering Technology & Math) students and their families.

In June of 2015, San Antonio City Council approved the construction of
a $171.8M Consolidated Rental Car Facility (or CONRAC) at SAT. The
project, funded through a Customer Facility Charge (CFC), will be paid for
only by individuals renting a vehicle at the airport, and is expected to open
December 2017 with the public levels set to open April 2017. The modern,
efficient and environmentally-friendly facility will reduce traffic congestion
in and around the airport while providing an enhanced first-class customer
experience for travelers.
Located directly across from the airport terminals, the facility will be accessible
via a pedestrian sky bridge. The facility’s short-term public parking will replace
the airport’s 30-year Hourly Parking Garage. The CONRAC will provide a
conveniently located customer service center housing up to 13 car rental
brands, facilitating more efficient transactions including vehicle pickup and
return, as well as a “Quick Turn Around” facility for car rental companies.

1.8 million
square feet seven-story facility

Levels 1 and 2
short-term public parking

Levels 3 – 7
designated for CONRAC usage
customer service lobby with up to

13 car rental companies

Construction on the project began in the Summer of 2015. Temporary parking
solutions along with free shuttle bus services has been provided to and from
all of SAT’s parking options.
The CONRAC project will infuse millions of dollars into San Antonio’s
local, small, minority, and women businesses, as the design for the facility
includes a 34% small business participation goal and the construction portion
includes participation goals of 31% for small businesses and 24% for minority/
women businesses.

Approximately 2,600
ready/return spaces

Quick-Turn-Around facility
with for fueling, vacuuming, washing
and light maintenance.

Groundbreaking for the Future
In July of 2015, a ground breaking ceremony was held for the $171.8 million,
seven-story facility scheduled to be completed December 27, 2017 with the
public levels set to open April 10, 2017.

“

San Antonio International Airport plays a critical role in our economy.
Improvements like this are critical to addressing customer needs and

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positioning the airport for future success.
— Ivy R. Taylor, City of San Antonio Mayor

3rd Annual — SAT Emergency Preparedness
Workshop
In July 2015, SAT hosted its third annual Emergency
Preparedness Workshop. The workshop included presentations
from the American Red Cross, Bexar County Medical Examiner’s
Office, Delta Airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration, the
San Antonio Office of Emergency Management and the National
Transportation Safety Board, the Transportation Security
Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. There
were forty attendees including Aviation Department employees
and airport stakeholders. The purpose of the workshop is to
grow relationships and help ensure the airport remains prepared
for emergencies.

Tabletop Exercises
SAT held two special tabletop exercises in October 2015, the FAA
required annual Airport Emergency Plan Tabletop and the TSA
required Aviation Security Tabletop. Both tabletop exercises are
required to maintain the airports certification with the FAA and
TSA and over 107 people attended these events.

FAA Airport Emergency Plan Tabletop
This annual Airport Emergency Plan review provides the
opportunity for involved agencies and individuals to insure that
all parties understand their responsibilities and ensure that all
information in the plan is updated. In 2015 the exercise was
focused on tornado impact on SAT and the surrounding areas
of San Antonio. The National Weather Service helped create
the scenario and present at the event.

to airport tenants on Insider Threat Awareness and provides the
opportunity to emphasize that all airport employees have a key
role in keeping our airports safe and secure.

Passenger Service
In July the city hosted the largest conference in 2015 and the
airport activated its Airport Support Teams, including the
Passenger Assistance Team who partnered with the Airport
Ambassadors to hand out water and answer questions during the
conference attendees arrival. Extra staff also came in to make
sure the attendees departed, as the airport had tremendous
surges of passengers in the early morning hours.

SAT Police In-Service Training
SAT’s Airport Police is responsible for law enforcement at the
airport and their commitment to excellence in customer service
is the cornerstone of its mission. In addition to the fulltime
staff, SAT’s Volunteers in Airport Policing (VAP) program
has 37 Volunteers contributing service hours for the Aviation
Department & Airport Police.
Part of the success of the Airport Police is its application of
modern police practices combined with interagency cooperation
at various levels of local, state, and federal government. To
ensure accountability and transparency of the department,
SAT also has a continued progression of body-worn cameras
for use by all Airport Police Officers.
During 2015, the following in-service training programs were
completed by Airport Police Officers:
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Tactical First Aid / Self Aid Buddy Course – a physically
demanding course that focuses on “Point of Injury Trauma
Care” and is designed to provide First Responders with
the knowledge to provide lifesaving medical skills. Ten
(10) SAT Airport Police Officers completed this rigorous
course and are now available to assist their fellow officers
in a critical/emergency event.

Aviation Security Tabletop
Airport Security partners with San Antonio Airport Police,
San Antonio Police Department, the Transportation Security
Administration and FBI every year to practice the Aviation
Security Contingency Plan. This is a requirement of the Airport
Security Program and offers an opportunity to provide outreach

First Time Training for Taser Use-Airport Police Officers
and Supervisors were trained in the use of the TASER for
the very first time for our agency.

SAT POLICE
RECOGNITION
On February 25,
2015, Airport
Police Officers
Michael Gomez
and Brian Walsh
were awarded the
Aviation Service
Award, Life Saving
Medal and Life
Saving Certificate
in their role of
saving a fellow
officer — Officer
Collis Boone.

Funding the San Antonio International Airport
SAT and SSF are owned and operated by the city of San Antonio operating
within the self-supporting SAAS. The Airport System’s general operating
and maintenance budget is supported through self-generated revenues from
concessions sales, parking fees, tenant rentals and other airport user fees. In
addition to self-generated revenues, the Airport System Capital Improvement
Program (or CIP) receives funds through the Passenger Facility Charge (or
PFC), the Customer Facility Charge (or CFC), tax-exempt General Airport
Revenue Bonds (or GARBs), airport revenue bonds (including PFC-backed
bonds) and federal and state grants. All grants require some matching funds
that are sourced through the Airport System. The city of San Antonio General
Fund does not contribute funding to the Airport System.
Total Airport System self-generated revenues for FY2015 (October 1 through
September 30) were $91,582,441, a 0.60% increase over FY2014. Total airport
operating and maintenance expenses for FY2015 were $56,592,041, a 9.99%
increase over FY2014. The increase in expenses. during FY2015, were the
result of additional customer services including shuttle services, security and
temporary staffing added during construction of a new Short-Term Public Parking
and Consolidated Rental Car Facility. An unplanned renovation project caused
the increase in the Environmental Stewardship division. Overall net revenues
were $34,990,400, a 14.59% ($5,105,967) decrease over FY2014. The Airport
System uses net revenues to pay debt service and fund CIP projects. In FY2015,
the net revenues were adequate to pay debt service and fund the SAAS CIP.

Bond Rating Agencies Affirm Airport System Financials
Fitch Ratings (Fitch), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (Moody’s) and Standard
& Poor’s (S&P) each affirmed their ratings on the City of San Antonio’s
outstanding General Airport System Revenue Bonds (GARBs) and PFC
subordinate lien bonds, and assigned ratings to $39.3 million in newly issued
GARBs in July 2015. In addition, ratings were assigned to $124.2 million in
Consolidated Rental Car Special Facility Revenue Bonds issued in July 2015.

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Fitch affirmed its “A+” rating on the City’s outstanding GARBs and its “A”
rating on the outstanding PFC subordinate lien bonds. Fitch assigned an
“A+” rating on newly issued GARBS and a “BBB+” rating to the newly issued
Consolidated Car Rental Special Facility Bonds. S&P affirmed its “A+” rating
on outstanding GARBs and assigned “A+” rating on newly issued GARBs. S&P
raised its rating to “A” from “A-” on City’s outstanding PFC subordinate lien
bonds and assigned its “A-“ rating to newly issued Consolidated Car Rental
Special Facility Bonds. Moody’s affirmed its “A1” rating for outstanding
GARBs, assigned “A1” to newly issued GARBs, and affirmed its “A2” rating
on outstanding PFC subordinate lien bonds. Moody’s assigned its “A3” rating
to the Consolidated Car Rental Special Facility Bonds.
Key rating drivers include:
1. Large, highly rated, and growing service area provides a stable base for
origin and destination operations.
2. Current airline operating and lease agreements were recently extended
for an additional two years through 2017 under similar terms.
3. Car rental agreements with eight operators over a 20-year term, including
performance guarantees and the ability to charge contingency fees in
the event CFC collections fall short.
4. A strong origin and destination (O&D) market and adequate diversity
of carriers, with Southwest Airlines, American/US Airways, and
United Airlines accounting for a combined 79.4% of enplanements in
calendar year 2014.
5. Stable passenger levels, with enplanements up 2.2% through FY2014,
expected to remain stable through FY2015.
6. Good all-in debt service coverage averaging 1.33x since FY2010 and
1.30x in FY2014.

CIP Projects Budget
The San Antonio City Council-approved SAAS CIP budgets for fiscal years 2015 through 2020 totaled $260,601,000, with allocation to SAT of 98% and 2%
to SSF. The $260,601,000 Airport System CIP budget permitted a phased implementation of new and upgraded facilities and airfield infrastructure at the
SAT and SSF airports.
Under the six-years of fiscal-year CIP budgets, SAT is designated to spend a total of $255,702,000 and SSF is allotted $4,899,000.
SAAS six-year CIP budgeted projects are listed in the table below.
CIP PROJECT BUDGET

The total CIP budget for FY2015 was $80,103,000 with $79,589,000 designated for SAT and $514,000 allotted to SSF.

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State & Federal Grants
During FY2015, the SAAS received a total of $19,478,041 in Federal Aviation Administration (or FAA) and Texas Department of Transportation (or TxDOT)
grants [both funded through the FAA Airport Improvement Program (or AIP) grants] to be spent on eligible projects at SAT and SSF. Airport matching funds
for these grants totaled $5,348,449. Grant-funds spent on SAAS ongoing projects during FY2015 included those listed in the below table.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

TXDOT & FAA GRANTS
SPEND IN FY2015

AIRPORT FUND MATCHING

SAT Master Plan Update

$

192,203.00

$

64,068.00

SAT Terminal Area Taxiway Reconstruction

$

8,493,733.00

$

2,831,244.00

SAT Runway 12R-30L Rehabilitation

$

233,777.00

$

77,926.00

SAT Residential Acoustical Treatment Program

$

8,334,856.00

$

2,083,714.00

SSF Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation Project

$ 2,045,084.00

$

227,232.00

SSF Terminal Office Space Build-Out Project

$

50,000.00

$

50,000.00

SSF New Stinson Air Traffic Control Tower

$

128,388.00

$

14,265.00

TOTAL SPEND IN FY2015

$19,478,041.00

Federal AIP Grant Projects
The FAA AIP provides entitlement and discretionary grant dollars used for
eligible SAT CIP projects to include implementation of the Airport Noise
Compatibility Program (or NCP). All AIP grants require the Airport System to
provide matching dollars to implement eligible projects. AIP grants awarded to
the City of San Antonio in FY2015 totaled $31,361,675. SAT matching dollars
allocated for these grants totaled $9,203,892. The following describes the 2015
grant-funded projects for SAT:
SAT Master Plan Update
This project updates the Master Plan for SAT. This update will be used
as a planning and programming tool for future capital development. The
project includes corresponding updates to the SAT Part 150 NCP.
*SAT Terminal Area Taxiway Reconstruction
The project includes reconstruction of Taxiway G, from Runway 4/22 to
Taxiway A, and Taxiway N, from Runway 12R southwest to Runway 4/22;
and construction of new parallel taxiways to both Taxiways G and N. The
project also includes the development of a Surface Movement Guidance
Control System (SMGCS) Plan.
*SAT Runway 12R-30L Rehabilitation
This project will reconstruct two separate sections of concrete runway
pavement on Runway 12R, including the rehabilitation of portions of
adjacent taxiways and runway lighting improvements.
*SAT RATP
The Residential Acoustical Treatment Program (or RATP) is a federal
program with a City match, whereby residences located within eligible,
FAA determined noise exposure levels will be treated to reduce interior
noise levels.
*Full project implementation is dependent upon continued federal funding.

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$5,348,449.00

TxDOT Grants Projects
The City’s Aviation Department coordinates with the Texas Department
of Transportation (or TxDOT) for most grant-funded developments at SSF.
In FY2015, TxDOT pledged grants totaling $2,223,472. The airport match
for these grants totaled $291,497. In FY2015, TxDOT open grants totaled
$6,567,514. SSF’s ongoing CIP projects funded in FY2015 by TxDOT
grants included:
SSF Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation Project
In January 2010, the City of San Antonio received a federal earmark in
the amount of $1,200,000 for the Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation Project at
SSF. This project included a structural overlay of the runway, new striping
and marking, and associated electrical lighting and signage improvements
with TxDOT acting as the managing agent for design, land acquisition
and construction to include federal funding and distribution of grant funds
for the various phases of work. In 2014, the City accepted additional grant
funds in subsequent City Council actions for a total of $4,455,486 for the
construction phase of this project. The airport match totaled $460,198.
This project is expected to be completed in 2016.
SSF Terminal Office Space Build-Out Project
An October 29, 2015 City Council ordinance authorized reimbursement
of up to $50,000 from TxDOT under the Routine Airport Maintenance
Program (or RAMP) for a Stinson Terminal Office Space Build-Out Project.
The City is overseeing this project with the state agency reimbursing
up to $50,000 and the Airport System matching the grant with an added
$50,000. With an additional Airport Fund contribution in the amount
$236,000, work on this project is expected to be completed in 2016 for a
total cost of $286,000.
SSF Airport Traffic Control Tower Project
Multi-year TxDOT funds totaling $2,031,726 are being allocated towards
the new SSF Control Tower, with the total project cost estimated at
$4,021,138. The City’s share is projected to be $1,989,412. Construction
is planned for completion in 2018, pending availability of additional
funding. TxDOT is overseeing the development of the SSF Control
Tower Project from design through construction, which is expected to
start in 2016.

Stinson Airport Revolving Fund
Other SSF funding sources include Airport System self-generated funds that
are allocated to the Stinson Airport Revolving Fund. These funds provide
the match for TxDOT grants. The Revolving Fund received $500,000 during
FY2015 and stands at $3,085,102 as of September 30, 2015.

Other SAT Funding Sources
Passenger Facility Charge
On August 29, 2001, the city received authority to impose a $3.00 PFC. The
Federal Aviation Administration (or FAA) later approved a collection increase
to the current $4.50 PFC effective October 1, 2007. PFC funds have been
used for such projects as construction of Terminal B, renovations to Terminal
A, Runway 21 Extension Project, Residential Acoustical Treatment Program,
and other airfield projects. PFC funds are also used to cover FAA grant match
requirements. During FY2015, PFC revenue collections totaled $16,353,372.

Customer Facility Charge
On March 8, 2012, City Council authorized the creation of a CFC in the amount
of $4.50 per contract day on rental car transactions at SAT. This fee is a financial
tool to allow the Airport System to raise funds related to the planning, design
and construction of a Consolidated Rental Car Facility. The Consolidated
Rental Car Facility was recommended in the SAT Master Plan-Vision 2050,
approved by City Council in March 2011. CFC collections began in April 2012
with a total of $4,524,984 earned in FY2012; $9,140,377.50 earned in FY2013;
and $9,160,569 in FY2014. On June 18, 2015, City Council increased the CFC
collection rate from $4.50 to $5.00 per contract day on rental car transactions
at SAT. The rate increase became effective July 1, 2015. The CFC collections
totaled $9,620,168 in FY2015. Construction on the Consolidated Rental Car
Facility Project began in June 2015.

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San Antonio
Airport System

Comparative Fiscal Statement
Gross Revenues & Expenses

Airline Revenues
OPERATING REVENUES

FY2014

FY2015

% CHANGE

Scheduled Carrier Landing Fees

$

8,310,006.00

$

7,305,393.00

-12.09%

Non-scheduled Carrier Landing Fees

$

1,219,699.00

$

1,158,695.00

- 5.00%

Terminal Building Rentals

$

15,075,197.00

$

13,910,067.00

- 7.73%

FIS Space Fees

$

1,830,730.00

$

2,169,404.00

18.50%

Ramp Fees

$

2,490,665.00

$

2,214,450.00

-11.09%

Baggage Handling System Charges

$

1,224,651.00

$

1,871,192.00

52.79%

Passenger Loading Bridges

$

376,732.00

$

278,445.00

-26.09%

City Gate Fees

$

831,956.00

$

770,259.00

- 7.42%

Subtotal Airline Revenues

$ 31,359,636.00

$ 29,677,905.00

-5.36%

OPERATING REVENUES

FY2014

FY2015

Concessions Contracts

$

19,111,671.00

$

19,670,364.00

2.92%

Parking Fees

$

22,667,121.00

$

22,351,381.00

- 1.39%

Property Leases

$

7,674,649.00

$

8,420,872.00

9.72%

Stinson Airport

$

329,679.00

$

312,080.00

- 5.34%

General Aviation Fuel

$

595,879.00

$

605,272.00

Interest Income

$

291,622.00

$

230,964.00

-20.80%

Other Revenues

$

2,057,299.00

$

2,183,989.00

RON Fees

$

880,894.00

$

973,345.00

Subtotal before Transfer

$

53,608,814.00

$

54,748,267.00

Transfer from Other Funds

$

6,066,119.00

$

7,156,269.00

Subtotal Non-Airline Revenues

$59,674,933.00

$61,904,536.00

Total Gross Revenues

$91,034,569.00

$ 91,582,441.00

Non-Airline Revenues

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% CHANGE

1.58%

6.16%

10.50%

2.13%

17.97%

0.60%

Operating & Maintenance Expenses
OPERATING REVENUES

FY2014

FY2015

Fire & Rescue

$

4,306,043.00

$

4,935,735.00

14.62%

Parking

$

3,694,785.00

$

6,109,113.00

65.34%

Stinson

$

775,251.00

$

894,450.00

15.38%

Administration

$

14,414,896.00

$

13,818,834.00

- 4.14%

Facilities Maintenance

$

8,632,737.00

$

9,369,216.00

8.53%

Security

$

7,310,119.00

$

8,152,980.00

11.53%

Operations

$

1,448,867.00

$

1,457,822.00

0.62%

Environmental Stewardship

$

718,714.00

$

879,282.00

22.34%

Airport Safety/Wildlife Programs

$

500,613.00

$

509,625.00

1.80%

Airside & Landside Maintenance

$

3,209,795.00

$

4,206,051.00

31.04%

Custodial & Terminal Services

$

4,681,033.00

$

4,676,289.00

- 0.10%

Fleet Maintenance

$

1,245,349.00

$

1,304,969.00

4.79%

$

277,675.00

Airport Integrated Control Center

% CHANGE

Operating & Maintenance Expenses

$50,938,202.00

$ 56,592,041.00

11.10%

Net Revenues

$40,096,367.00

$34,990,400.00

-12.73%

Gross revenues for FY2015 totaled $91,582,441, an increase of $547,872 or .60% when
compared to the prior year. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airline-Airport Use & Lease Agreement allows
the Airport Enterprise Fund to share a portion of revenues in excess of expenses in
a given fiscal year with the goal of decreasing airline operating costs. Credits from
FY2014 were provided to the airlines. Airline Rates and Charges budget in a given
fiscal year are adjusted in mid-year to reflect actual O&M expenses and a settlement
is provided to the airlines in form of a mid-year adjustment to rates and charges. (*)
In FY2015, Airline revenues decreased almost 6% overall compared to the prior year.
The variances in the airline revenues are based on adjustments related to the FY2014
Airlines Rates and Charges settlement resulting in FY2015 mid-year adjustments on
airline billings. Terminal rents were credited by over $1M for FY2014 settlement.
Passenger loading bridge revenues decreased based on the FY2014 Rates and Charges
settlement of $21,000. Terminal rents and passenger loading bridges revenues also
decreased based on changes to the SAAC Consortium cleaning costs. Landing fees
were lower in FY2015 based on lower costs in facility O&M and deferral of large capital
equipment purchases. FIS Space fees increased by 18.50% commensurate with the
increase in international deplanements of 13.7% compared to FY2014.
Non-airline revenues increased by $2,229,603 or 3.74% higher than the prior year.
Concessions revenues including food, retail, car rentals and shared-ride operations increased
slightly based on increased sales. Property Lease revenues also increased resulting from
changes to leasehold rentals for various tenants. Parking revenues decreased slightly
resulting from the closure of the Short-Term parking facility, as the site was readied for the

construction of the new Short-Term Public Parking & Consolidated Rental Car Facility.
The Short-Term Public Parking will open in April of 2017. The Consolidated Rental Car
Facility is scheduled to be opened in the December 2017.
The decrease in Non-Airline revenues and increase in expenditures related to new
parking facility construction caused an increase in the Transfer From Other Funds.
This transfer is applied to reduce airline fees and rates for FY2015, as well as the
settlement for FY2014 rates and charges. The annual settlement is based on actual
expenditures, revenues and unit charges compared to the amounts budgeted and
resulted in a reimbursement due to overcharges in FY2014. (*)
Total expenditures increased compared to last year by 11.10%. In an effort to mitigate
inconvenience to SAT customers during construction of the Short-Term Public Parking
Facility and cover additional expenses for shuttle busing, security and temporary
staffing, operating expenses increased resulting in the large variances from the prior
year. An unplanned renovation projected caused the increase in the Environmental
Stewardship division. Airside and Landside services increased due to the purchase of
large equipment and street repairs. Security services increased due to the requirement
for additional checkpoint security.
Overall, net revenues decreased by 12.73% or $5,105,967 over last year. This is expected
to be an isolated situation based on the construction of the Short-Term Public Parking &
Consolidated Rental Car Facility. In FY2015 net revenues are adequate to pay debt service
and to fund Airport System Capital Improvement Projects.

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

16

2015 Fiscal Year Financials

San Antonio
Airport System

Enplaned PAX

Airline Cost

Airline Cost per EPAX

FY2015

4 , 2 1 2 ,0 1 9

FY2015

29,677,905

FY2015

$7.05

FY2014

4,192,569

FY2014

31,359,636

FY2014

$7.48

FY2013

4,104,021

FY2013

31,618,047

FY2013

$7.70

FY2012

4,094,391

FY2012

35,533,419

FY2012

$8.68

FY2011

4,057,221

FY2011

37,716,960

FY2011

$9.30

FY2010

3,995,323

FY2010

22,479,217

FY2010

$5.63

FY2009

3,934,484

FY2009

21,168,228

FY2009

$5.38

FY2008

4,166,452

FY2008

20,648,838

FY2008

$4.96

FY2007

4,008,063

FY2007

13,476,662

FY2007

$3.36

FY2006

3,980,306

FY2006

12,176,330

FY2006

0 500,000 1MM 1.5MM 2MM 2.5MM 3MM 3.5MM 4MM 4.5MM

Operating Expenditures

0

5MM 10MM 15MM 20MM 25MM 30MM 35MM 40MM 45MM

Operating Expenditures per EPAX

$3.06
$0

$1

$2

$3

FY2015

FY2015

$91,582,441

FY2014

$ 1 2 .1 5

FY2014

$91,034,569

$50,987,401

FY2013

$12.42

FY2013

$89,323,659

FY2012

$47,048,746

FY2012

$11.49

FY2012

$90,163,732

FY2011

$44,460,164

FY2011

$10.96

FY2011

$83,288,806

FY2010

$39,873,764

FY2010

$9.98

FY2010

$64,045,889

FY2009

$39,743,093

FY2009

$10.10

FY2009

$62,180,333

FY2008

$41,585,794

FY2008

$9.98

FY2008

$65,187,888

FY2007

$32,583,696

FY2007

$ 8 .1 3

FY2007

$56,682,447

FY2006

$29,471,313

FY2006

$ 7. 4 0

FY2006

$56,592,041

FY2014

$50,938,202

FY2013

0 10MM

20MM

30MM

40MM

50MM

60MM

Operating Revenue per EPAX

$0

$2

$4

$6

$8

$10

$12

Retail Concession Revenue

$21.74

FY2015

$7,386,659

FY2015

$1.75

$21.71

FY2014

$7,205,920

FY2014

$1.72

FY2013

$21.76

FY2013

$6,774,901

FY2013

$1.65

FY2012

$22.02

FY2012

$6,540,528

FY2012

$1.60

FY2011

$20.53

FY2011

$6,076,603

FY2011

$1.50

FY2010

$16.03

FY2010

$ 5 , 8 5 1 ,1 7 7

FY2010

$1.46

FY2009

$15.80

FY2009

$5,497,775

FY2009

$1.40

FY2008

$15.65

FY2008

$ 6 ,0 1 8 ,7 1 8

FY2008

$1.44

FY2007

$ 1 4 .1 4

FY2007

$6,042,265

FY2007

$1.51

FY2006

$13.26

FY2006

$5,455,994

FY2006

17

$10

$15

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

$20

$25

0 1MM

2MM

3MM

4MM

5MM

$7

$8

$9

$10

50MM

60MM

70MM

80MM

90MM

100MM

Retail Concession Revenue per EPAX

FY2014

$5

$6

$52,785,593
0 40MM

$14

FY2015

$0

$5

Operating Revenue

$13.44

FY2015

$4

6MM

7MM

8MM

$1.37
$0

$.20

$.40

$.60

$.80

$1.00

$1.20

$1.40

$1.60

$1.80

$2.00

Parking Revenue

Parking Revenue per EPAX

Non-Airline Revenue

FY2015

$22,351,381

FY2015

$5.31

FY2015

$61,904,536

FY2014

$22,667,121

FY2014

$ 5 . 41

FY2014

$59,674,933

FY2013

$20,060,853

FY2013

$4.89

FY2013

$57,705,612

FY2012

$19,999,670

FY2012

$4.88

FY2012

$54,630,313

FY2011

$19,319,267

FY2011

$4.76

FY2011

$45,571,846

FY2010

$17,169,664

FY2010

$4.30

FY2010

$41,566,672

FY2009

$16,513,093

FY2009

$4.20

FY2009

$41,012,105

FY2008

$17,262,533

FY2008

$ 4 .1 4

FY2008

$44,539,050

FY2007

$16,738,326

FY2007

$ 4 .1 8

FY2007

$43,205,785

FY2006

$15,280,425

FY2006

$3.84

FY2006

0 5MM

10MM

15MM

20MM

25MM

Non-Airline Revenue per EPAX

$0

$1

$14.70

FY2015

67. 6 %

FY2014

$14.23

FY2014

65.6%

FY2013

$14.06

FY2013

64.6%

FY2012

$13.34

FY2012

60.6%

FY2011

$11.23

FY2011

54.7%

FY2010

$10.40

FY2010

64.9%

FY2009

$10.42

FY2009

66.0%

FY2008

$10.69

FY2008

68.3%

FY2007

$10.78

FY2007

76.2%

FY2006

$10.20

FY2006

$2

$4

$6

$8

$10

$12

$3

$4

$5

$6

$40,609,263
0 10MM

20MM

30MM

40MM

50MM

60MM

70MM

Non-Airline Revenue Percent of Total

FY2015

$0

$2

$14

$16

76.9%
0%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

18

San Antonio
Airport System

Airport Opportunities for Small Businesses
Aviation Department Business Development Enterprise
Fiscal Year 2015 — Projects and Accomplishments
Aviation Business Development Enterprise

Federally-Assisted Contracts (DBE Program)

The city of San Antonio is whole-heartedly an advocate for
small, minority and women-owned business participation in its
contracting opportunities. The Aviation Department is committed
to supporting an environment which strives to level the contracting
playing field by promoting the utilization of locally owned small
businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) in
Aviation related projects. Our Small Business section advocates
and promotes meaningful participation by underutilized groups
in the procurement process.

Annually, the city receives Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
grants for eligible SAT construction and professional services
contracts. DBE contractor participation included the following
results during FY2015:

City of San Antonio Small Business Economic
Development Advocacy Program (SBEDA)
The Aviation Department performs SBEDA Program outreach
to ensure there are opportunities for locally owned small,
minority, and women-owned business enterprises to compete for
airport contracts. During FY2015 City Council awarded 29 SAAS
contracts and of those 12 had SBEDA Program participation
totaling $13,584,657.

FY2015 DBE participation dollars exceeded the established DBE
goal by 2.37%. This type of progress is the result of persistent
outreach efforts by the Small Business staff.

Total # of Contracts with
NO API Applied

17

Airport Concessions Contractors
(ACDBE Program)

Total # of Contacts with API Applied

12

Total # Contracts with NO API that
had Certified Awards

5

The San Antonio Airport System works diligently to
remove barriers to the participation of Airport Concessions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs) in opportunities
for concessions at our airport, and create an environment in where
ACDBEs can compete fairly for opportunities. For FY2015,
SAT’s overall goal for concessions other than car rentals was
33%. At the end of the fiscal year, overall attainment was 38.84%.
FY2015 ACDBE participation dollars exceeded the established
DBE goal by 5.84%.